On the night of my 30th, Mum and I went to see a very comical play, 'In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)' The play is set in the 1880s and tells the story of Dr Givings' radical new treatment for women's hysteria ... the vibrator. As the story continues, and the patients continue to enjoy their treatment, Mrs Givings becomes increasingly curious about her husband's work, leading to some humorous events. There are also several darker underlying themes, including homosexuality, jealously, loneliness and struggles with motherhood. The play had the audience in stitches for over two hours but, perhaps the funniest part was the conversation between several women where they learnt that it was possible to experience the same feelings bought about by the treatment with their husbands. To which one of the patients responded with a shrill, unbelieving laugh and "Oh?! Surely not?!" For those of you in Melbourne, 'In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)' is heading your way (7 April) and I can highly recommend getting a group of girlfriends together and heading along to see it.
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